Chicago area, polar vortex and weather alert

Another winter storm, return of polar vortex prompts weather alert for Chicago area
We are tracking the return of the polar vortex next week as a wavy jet stream brings a blast of Arctic air to the Great Lakes.
Very cold weather is coming. US about to get 10th and chilliest polar vortex this winter
Meteorologists warn that the coldest burst of Arctic air this season is coming to put an icy and prolonged exclamation point on America’s winter of repeated polar vortex invasions starting this weekend.
Chicago winter storm: Photos and video capture Wednesday's snowfall
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from Wednesday morning through early Thursday for the Chicago area, including northwest Indiana and northeastern Illinois. The heaviest snowfall is expected in the afternoon and evening, with snowfall accumulating at rates of up to one inch per hour.
Winter storm causes spinouts on Chicago area expressways, necessitates big cleanup elsewhere
Repeatedly in Lake Forest Wednesday, very light waves of snow would pick up significantly throughout day. Thus, as fast as crews went in to plow, the roads got blanketed again in a matter of minutes.
Chicago winter storm: Winter weather advisory with heavy snow expected, schools closed
Chicago’s first major winter storm of the season is here, with as much as six inches of snow possible in some parts, dozens of Illinois schools closed and significant travel impacts expected.
Heavy snow moves into Chicago, Detroit as winter storm unleashes its wrath across Midwest
A powerful and deadly winter storm that has been slamming the Plains and Midwest Wednesday morning moved into Chicago, Detroit and the Great Lakes during the afternoon.
Two major winter storms expected to hit Chicago area this week
Two major winter storms are expected to hit the Midwest this week, with moderate to heavy snowfall in the Chicago area. Between the two storms, residents could see a total of a foot of snow from
Winter storm watch upgraded to winter weather advisory in Chicago area
A winter storm watch issued for the Chicago area ahead of an upcoming snow system has now been upgraded to a winter weather advisory.
Winter Storm Iliana Hauling Snow And Ice From Midwest To Northeast, Including Chicago
The second winter storm of this week is bringing a widespread area of snowfall as well as some ice. Here's what to expect.
Chicago braces for high-impact winter storm sweeping across Plains, Midwest
Preparations are underway across the Midwest, including Chicago, as a powerful winter storm barrels across the region. FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray was in Chicago on Wednesday morning as the region braces for what will likely be the biggest snowstorm of the season so far.
Live radar: Track snow, road conditions across the Chicago area as storm arrives
Use the live interactive radar below to track what’s happening in your area. Our latest weather story can be found here. The biggest winter storm of the winter season so far is set to hit the Chicago area Wednesday,

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Winter storms in photos: Chicago, Washington, D.C., NYC and Boston blanketed with snow as millions see wintry weather
The first storm dumped over a foot of snow in parts of the Appalachians and mid-Atlantic, including Washington, D.C., which ...
Winter Storm: Airlines Issue Travel Alerts For Thursday Travel
Major airlines are offering waivers as a winter storm is forecast to dump snow in the Northeast and Central Appalachians.
From coast to coast, winter weather is making a mess of things
While much of the nation deals with snow storms and icy conditions, California braces for heavy rain and potential flooding.